Session 6
Outcomes
By the end of the session you should:
- be aware of the the main commands in a turtle graphics package, and their effects
- be aware of the the main commands in a turtle graphics package, and their effects
- have an understanding of "repeat" loops
- understand that procedures can be saved and edited
- be aware of strategies for the teaching of ICT to pupils with differing needs
- have visited websites which give advice and guidance on the teaching of ICT to pupils with differing needs
- be aware of how a standard computer may be adjusted to make software more accessible.
Making things happen
Logo or turtle graphics
Become familiar with Logo graphics commands (and use procedures), using Textease and/or MSW Logo.
A free version of Logo graphics software can be downloaded at home or school
from here -
right click over the Set up Kit - and select Save target as. Then double click on the
saved file and follow the on screen instructions.
..and some
ideas of how it can be used (from Ambleside C.E. Primary School).
A free resource which can also be used to introduce control is:Scratch,
a free application from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Special Needs
- Think of examples from own experiences
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Statutary inclusion statement
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Inclusion in ICT
- Changing some of the settings available through Start menu > Control panel can make life more simple
(e.g. changing size of pointer, speed of mouse, behaviour of keyboard)
- specialist advice can be obtained from Ace Centre North
- their link page provides links to suppliers of software and hardware. Other places to look for advice are
Inclusive Technology,
who supply a large range of hardware & software; SEMERC, Widgit
and Crick, suppliers of software.
- Specialist software - eg OCR (optical character recognistion) to adapt materials for visually impaired.
Download Softi freeOCR (not in college -
the security settings won't let you).